Woman of Valor Award

Gail Rubel’s commitment to UJA-Federation began nearly 40 years ago, inspired by her father, Harvey L. Levine. When Gail and her husband, Richard, were starting their careers, her father suggested they begin donating to charity. When she asked which organization to support, he recommended UJA, noting that he and her mother had always contributed to UJA on the South Shore and in Palm Beach. True to form, Gail listened to her father.

Over the years, Gail’s support for UJA has evolved from honoring her father's wishes to developing a deep appreciation for the organization's impactful work. Gail has been a dedicated and influential member...

Allison and Mark Gutner have dedicated their lives to family, faith, and community. Having grown up in North Woodmere and as proud alumni of the Hewlett-Woodmere school system, they’ve known each other since kindergarten and were both bar/bat mitzvahed by Rabbi Morris Friedman at Temple Hillel — where they were married in 1983. Allison was among the first girls to celebrate a bat mitzvah at Temple Hillel, a milestone she built upon with an additional year of study under the rabbi's guidance. 

Their shared values — rooted deeply in Jewish tradition and reinforced in the homes in which they were raised — have guided their unwavering commitment to giving back....

Jill Haft Steinberg and Terry Steinberg have spent a lifetime devoted to strengthening the Jewish community — locally, nationally, and in Israel. Their shared values, deep commitment to philanthropy, and multigenerational connection to Jewish causes make them a truly inspiring couple.

Terry has been involved with UJA for over 40 years, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who each instilled in him the importance of supporting UJA. His grandfather instructed, “It doesn’t matter which charities you donate to as long as UJA and Temple Beth El are most important in your giving!”  Terry’s first UJA mission to Israel in 1983, with his...